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Armitage with Handsacre

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About

Armitage with Handsacre is a civil parish located in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire. The area encompasses the neighbouring villages of Armitage and Handsacre, situated along the banks of the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal. This canal corridor has historically been a significant feature for industry and transport. The settlement pattern is primarily residential, with local services centred around the villages.

The ward includes the notable Armitage Shanks porcelain factory, a major local employer with a long history in the area. The landscape is characterised by a mix of housing, waterways, and green spaces, including the canal towpath. Community facilities are focused within the villages, serving the local population. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the nearby city of Lichfield.

Area overview

On average Armitage with Handsacre has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Armitage with Handsacre is £54,893 per year. There are 4 schools in Armitage with Handsacre: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Armitage with Handsacre is home to around 8,016 people, with a population density of about 338.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Armitage with Handsacre Population
8,016
Population density
338.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.84(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.74(-49%)
Public order
3.12(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.99(-58%)
Vehicle crime
2.62(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,596
94.74%
Other White
136
1.7%
Indian
48
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.5%
Irish
39
0.49%
Total population: 8,018

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,935
29.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,249
19.03%
No qualifications
1,228
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
675
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 6,564

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,362
39.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,210
35.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
409
11.92%
Other social rented
308
8.98%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.89%
Total households: 3,431

Property prices in Armitage with Handsacre

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Armitage with Handsacre area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Armitage with Handsacre in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£382,000
Flats10£117,500
Semi-Detached35£234,000
Terraced22£219,500

10 years median price trend in Armitage with Handsacre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armitage with Handsacre.

All postcodes in Armitage with Handsacre

WS154LB

Main Road

WS154FA

Far Lady Croft

WS151SH

Bannisters Court

WS138ET

Wood End Lane

WS138HL

Shaw Lane

WS138JE

Tewnals Lane

WS154EX

Woodlands Way

WS154TD

Boxer Close

WS154UU

Lakeside View

WS151GW

The Cloisters

WS154HR

Upper Lodge Road

DE137HL

Victoria Meadows

DE137JE

Lichfield Road

WS138HJ

Lysways Lane

WS154DX

Lichfield Road

WS154EH

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS138HT

Tewnals Lane

WS154DW

Uttoxeter Road

DE137JG

Rugeley Road

DE137JZ

Church Farm Mews

WS154AL

Rectory Gardens

WS154AX

Rugeley Road

WS151PQ

Canon Lane

WS151FY

Armitage with Handsacre

WS151PR

Armitage Road

WS151RA

St Thomas Way

WS154AJ

Running Hills

WS154EA

Uttoxeter Road

WS154FH

Wedgewood Avenue

DE137HZ

Manor Road

DE137JQ

Shaw Lane

WS154EJ

Proctor Road

WS154BB

Chapel Road

WS154BL

Millmoor Avenue

WS154EF

Linford Close

WS151GX

St Johns Drive

WS154AY

Rugeley Road

WS154EW

The Croft Leys

WS154HQ

Bridge Road

WS154UZ

Shropshire Brook Road

DE137JT

Bradbury Lane

WS154BA

Church Lane

WS154TT

Moat Way

WS154BW

Hood Lane

WS154DF

Lichfield Road

WS154ED

Kings Bromley Lane

WS154FJ

Hyden Close

WS154HA

Harvey Road

DE137JS

Lanes Close

DE137JR

Broome Close

WS154DE

Lichfield Road

WS154TF

Manor Court Drive

DE137HX

Gilliards Croft

WS151RH

Priest Moor Road

WS154AF

Pike Lane

WS154FE

Robinson Way

WS154TP

Winchester Close

DE137HT

The Grange

WS151GZ

St Thomas Way

WS151QT

Horseley Croft

WS151RG

Oaken Hurst Avenue

WS154AU

Rugeley Road

WS154DR

Old Road

WS154EU

Spode Avenue

WS154AD

The Green

WS154DQ

Handsacre Crescent

DE137JA

Manor Park

WS151QZ

Canon Lane

WS154HD

Glebe Road

WS154TZ

Hazel Drive

WS154UT

Meadow Way

WS154HE

Leaside Avenue

WS154AG

Hood Lane

WS154TA

Barn Road

WS154EZ

Poplars Road

WS154HJ

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154HL

Tuppenhurst Lane

WS154HP

Waters Edge

DE137HY

Vicarage Lane

WS138HP

Lichfield Road

WS151SP

Lower Fufin Close

WS151PN

Canon Lane

WS151PT

Rugeley Road

WS154BQ

Villiers Gardens

DE137LD

All Saints Lane

WS138EW

Wood End Lane

WS154HW

The Orchards

WS154AN

Rectory Lane

WS154BN

New Road

WS154DS

Pinfold Drive

WS154EN

Johns Avenue

WS154DP

The Green

WS154TH

Chestnut Close

WS151UN

Wheelhouse Road

WS154AT

Rugeley Road

DE137HJ

Vicarage Croft

WS154DL

Lichfield Road

WS151FL

Middle Bannisters Road

WS154BF

Bardy Lane

WS154FN

Acres Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.